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Echium fastuosum 'Duxfield Blue'

Echium fastuosum 'Duxfield Blue'

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Botanical Name Echium fastuosum 'Duxfield Blue'

Common Name Echium Duxfield Blue, Pride of Madeira, Blue Devil

At A Glance

  • Vivid Purple/blue flower
  • Spring flowering
  • Drought resistant
  • Tolerates coastal conditions
  • Frost Tolerant once mature (protect young plant from frost)

Warning(s)

  • Can cause skin irritation

Approximate Full Growth Size

Description

A show stopper with spectacular tall flower spikes in late spring with a long lasting display. The spikes have hundreds of individual flowers which bring bees into the garden. The grey leaves form rosettes at the base of the flowers which develop a tight shrub when not in flower. A fantastic display lasting for many weeks. This variety has purple/blue flowers.

Care

Water only during prolonged dry periods. Does not like wet soils, keep in a well drained position. Prune to compact shape and remove spent flower heads. Fertilise in spring.

Growth Size

1.5m high

1.5m wide

Position

Full sun

Drought tolerant

Tolerates coastal condtions

Frost Tolerant once mature (protect young plant from frost)

Flowering Time

Spring

3 in stock

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All of our plants are sent in 100mm pots, we do not sell seeds, bulbs or tubers